Gift box assembly

ABSTRACT

A gift box assembly is disclosed comprising a box base having an empty interior space for receiving a gift item therein. The box base is constructed of four side panels, a base, and a lid wherein at least two of the four side panels include a first rabbet to receive a base panel and a second rabbet to receive a lid. A striking agent is provided with the box base to forcibly enter the lid to reveal the gift item.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/840,692 filed on Apr. 30, 2019, entitled “GIFT BOX ASSEMBLY” the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The embodiments generally relate to container assemblies and, more specifically, relate to container assemblies used as a means for concealing a gift.

BACKGROUND

It is common for friends and family to provide a gift to celebrate a holiday, birthday, or accomplishment. The provider often conceals gifts before they are given to the receiver. Gift wrapping may be applied directly over the gift or to a box enclosing and protecting the gift. To open the gift, the receiver rips the decorative wrapping paper and opens the enclosing box to reveal the gift therein.

Gift boxes are often provided to consumers at the point-of-sale, especially during the holiday seasons. The gift boxes are foldable and often constructed of cardboard or a heavy-duty paper-based product. While effective at concealing the gift, these boxed do not offer protection from substantial weight or impact and do not offer an interactive opening experience to the receiver.

Modern woodworking equipment allows for the assembly of boxes to be performed with common supplies such as wood glue. The wood may be recycled or reclaimed from a variety of sources to appeal to consumers, businesses, and environmentalists.

Many gift enclosures used in the arts are simply used to conceal the gift, without providing an interactive experience or protective covering for the gift inside.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts in a simplified form that is further disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

The embodiments described herein provide for a gift box assembly comprising a box base having an empty interior space for receiving a gift item therein. The box base is constructed of four side panels, a base, and a lid wherein at least two of the four side panels include a first rabbet to receive a base panel and a second rabbet to receive the lid positioned as a protective barrier to the gift item. A striking agent is provided with the box base to forcibly enter the lid to reveal the gift item.

In some aspects, a third rabbet is provided to receive an insert arranged between the first and second rabbets. The insert functions as a break barrier to protect the gift from being smashed upon the forced entry through the lid.

In one aspect, the striking agent is a rubber mallet provided in a gift set to a receiver.

In one aspect, the insert is positioned within the interior space allowing the lid to be broken by the striking agent while protecting the gift item.

In one aspect, the four side panels are comprised of a pair of opposing side panels and opposing end panels. The first and second rabbets are provided on the pair of opposing side panels.

In one aspect, the four side panels, and the lid are pre-assembled before providing the box base to a provider.

In one aspect, the base is assembled by the provider by disposing a gift within the interior space and slidingly engaging the base with the second rabbet.

In one aspect, the insert is comprised of an aperture to facilitate the removal of the insert.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages and features thereof will be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the gift box assembly according to some embodiments;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the box base assembly having the base, lid, and a side panel removed, according to some embodiments;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the box base assembly having the base, lid, and a side panel removed according to some embodiments;

FIG. 4 illustrates a top plan view of the insert, according to some embodiments;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the gift box assembly, according to some embodiments; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the gift box assembly, according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodiments described herein are to the described system. Any specific details of the embodiments are used for demonstration purposes only, and no unnecessary limitations or inferences are to be understood therefrom.

Before describing in detail exemplary embodiments, it is noted that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of components related to the systems described herein. In general, the embodiments relate to a gift box assembly to contain a gift. During use, the purchaser purchases the gift box assembly and a gift, to be positioned therein. The gift box assembly is then dosed as described herein and the gift box assembly with the gift is given to the recipient of the gift. The recipient may then open the gift box assembly using a striking agent, such as a rubber mallet provided with the gift box assembly.

In reference to FIG. 1, the gift box assembly 100 is illustrated having four sidewalls 102,104,106,108 connected to form a box. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the arts that the configuration of the gift box assembly 100 can include various geometric configurations to contain a variety of gift types, sizes, and configurations. A base 110 and a lid 112 are positioned at the bottom and top of the gift box assembly 100 respectively to enclose the gift.

In some embodiments, the gift box assembly 100 is provided disassembled, including each sidewall 102,104,106,108, the base 110, and the lid 112. An insert may also be provided to function as a break barrier (see FIG. 4). The user may then assemble the gift box assembly 100 using tools provided, such as wood glue or other woodworking tools known in the arts.

FIG. 2 illustrates the sidewalls 102,106,108 with sidewall 104 removed. At least two of the sidewalls (shown in 102 and 106) have a first rabbet 202 to receive and retain the base and a second rabbit 204 to receive and retain the lid. The first rabbet 202 and second rabbet 204 are provided as recessed channels positioned on the interior surfaces 206,208 of the respective sidewalls 102,106 such that the base and lid may be slid into the respective rabbets 202,204.

In reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, an embodiment of the gift box assembly is illustrated which provides for an insert 402 (shown in FIG. 4) arranged as a break barrier to protect the gift from damage during the opening process. The insert 402 is received by a third rabbet 302 (shown in FIG. 3) positioned between the lid and the base.

In some embodiments, and in further reference to FIG. 4, the insert 402 includes an aperture 404 to facilitate the sliding of the insert 402 out of the third rabbet to reveal the gift contained therein.

In some embodiments, the insert 402 is provided having a greater thickness than the lid 112. In such, the lid 112 is easily broken by a striking agent while the insert 402 remains undamaged to protect the gift within the gift box assembly 100.

To forcibly open the gift box assembly 100, the user is provided with a striking agent to aid in breaking the lid 112 to expose the gift contained therein. The striking agent may be various tools, such as a rubber mallet, hammer, crowbar, or similar object to strike or pry the lid 112 of the gift box assembly.

One skilled in the arts will readily understand that the gift box assembly 100 may be constructed from a variety of materials. Each component may be constructed of one or more materials to suitable protect the gift contained within the gift box assembly 100. For example, the sidewalls, base, and insert may be constructed of one or more materials having increased protective capacity to ensure the gift is not damaged, while the lid is constructed of a less protective material to retain the ability for the receiver to break open the lid using the striking agent.

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the gift box assembly 100 having sidewalls 102,106 each having a first rabbet 202 (shown in FIG. 5) and a second rabbet 206 (shown in FIG. 5). The first rabbet permits the sliding engagement of the lid 112 and the second rabbet 206 (shown in FIG. 5) permits the sliding engagement of the insert 402. Sidewalls 104,108 each include an upper portion 510 and a lower portion 520 to contain the gift therein. One skilled in the arts will readily appreciate that various gift box assembly configurations may be constructed without deterring from the present embodiments.

Many different embodiments have been disclosed herein, in connection with the above description and the drawings. It will be understood that it would be unduly repetitious and obfuscating to literally describe and illustrate every combination and subcombination of these embodiments. Accordingly, all embodiments can be combined in any way and/or combination, and the present specification, including the drawings, shall be construed to constitute a complete written description of all combinations and subcombinations of the embodiments described herein, and of the manner and process of making and using them, and shall support claims to any such combination or subcombination.

An equivalent substitution of two or more elements can be made for any one of the elements in the claims below or that a single element can be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements can be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination can be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present embodiment is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. A variety of modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings without departing from the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A gift box assembly, comprising: a box base having an empty interior space for receiving a gift item therein, the box base constructed of four side panels, a base, and a lid, wherein at least two of the four side panels include a first rabbet to receive a base panel and a second rabbet to receive an insert positioned as a protective barrier to the gift item; and a striking agent provided with the box base to forcibly enter the lid to reveal the gift item.
 2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the striking agent is a hammer provided in a gift set to a receiver.
 3. The assembly of claim 2, wherein the insert is positioned within the interior space.
 4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the four side panels are comprised of a pair of opposing side panels and opposing end panels, and wherein the first and second rabbets are provided on the pair of opposing side panels.
 5. The assembly of claim 4, wherein the four side panels, and the lid are pre-assembled before providing the box base to a provider.
 6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the base is assembled by the provider.
 7. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the striking agent is a rubber mallet.
 8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the insert is comprised of an aperture to facilitate the removal of the insert.
 9. A gift box assembly, comprising: a box base having an empty interior space for receiving a gift item therein, the box base constructed of four side panels, a base, and a lid, wherein at least two of the four side panels include a first rabbet to receive a base panel and a second rabbet to receive the lid; an insert slidingly inserted into a third rabbet positioned between the first rabbet and the second rabbet, the insert arranged to protect the gift; and a striking agent provided with the box base to forcibly enter the lid to reveal the gift item.
 10. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the insert is positioned within the interior space.
 11. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the four side panels are comprised of a pair of opposing side panels and opposing end panels, and wherein the first and second rabbets are provided on the pair of opposing side panels.
 12. The assembly of claim 11, wherein the four side panels, and the lid are pre-assembled before providing the box base to a provider.
 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the base is assembled by the provider.
 14. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the striking agent is a rubber mallet.
 15. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the insert is comprised of an aperture to facilitate the removal of the insert.
 16. A gift box assembly, comprising: a box base having an empty interior space for receiving a gift item therein, the box base constructed of four side panels, a base, and a lid, wherein at least two of the four side panels include a first rabbet to receive a base panel and a second rabbet to receive the lid; at least two sidewalls comprising a top portion and a bottom portion; an insert slidingly inserted into a third rabbet positioned between the first rabbet and the second rabbet, the insert arranged to protect the gift; and a striking agent provided with the box base to forcibly enter the lid to reveal the gift item.
 17. The assembly of claim 16, wherein the four side panels are comprised of a pair of opposing side panels and opposing end panels, and wherein the first and second rabbets are provided on the pair of opposing side panels.
 18. The assembly of claim 16, wherein the base is assembled by the provider.
 19. The assembly of claim 16, wherein the striking agent is a rubber mallet.
 20. The assembly of claim 16, wherein the insert is comprised of an aperture to facilitate the removal of the insert. 